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Mediterranean Chicken Salad with Greek Yogurt

A Flavor-Packed Salad with a Tangy Greek Yogurt Dressing

2servings
35 min
Easy
Weeknight-friendly timingMacros ready to logPlan-friendly portions
Mediterranean Chicken Salad with Greek Yogurt

About this recipe

This Mediterranean Chicken Salad is a delightful blend of tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a tangy Greek yogurt dressing. It's both nutritious and flavorful, making it perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 4 cups mixed greens
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F.

  2. 2

    Season chicken with salt, pepper, and oregano.

  3. 3

    Bake chicken for 20 minutes until cooked through.

  4. 4

    Let chicken cool, then slice into strips.

  5. 5

    Combine greens, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, and feta in a bowl.

  6. 6

    Whisk yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.

  7. 7

    Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.

  8. 8

    Top salad with sliced chicken before serving.

Chef's tip

For added flavor, consider using fresh herbs like dill or parsley in the dressing.

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